R5 914 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo:

• Earliest: departs at 9:50 and lands at 19:58
• Latest: departs at 15:35 and lands at 1:43.

The flight takes about 10h 08m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo takes 10h 08m, covering 11 981 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo range from R8 734 to R12 820, with an average of R10 125 over the past 12 months. Anything below R8 734 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 26% above the route average of R10 125. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R9 250 return via Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD), compared with R10 364 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 462–R1 625 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R8 110.

Since Sao Paulo is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) – daily rates from around R176:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• keddy by Europcar

Near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) – daily rates from around R160:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Unidas

Near Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) – daily rates from around R175:

• FOCO
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Localiza
• Unidas

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and may arrive at several airports in Sao Paulo area, including Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH), Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 34 minutes.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo most commonly connect through:

• Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 2% of one-stop connections

Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R9 748 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R10 625, a difference of R877. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Sao Paulo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• South African

Flying via Cape Town Intl (CPT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 39m, compared to 18h 45m via Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD) and 19h 24m via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ).

Sao Paulo is 5 hours behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Brasilia Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.